Children

Breast implants harm babies

Women with silicone breast implants who breast feed may be putting their babies' health at risk, according to a study by American researchers. ... more »

Growth hormone: leukemia risk

Fears that growth hormone treatment usually given to under sized children could trigger leukemia have been confirmed in a major American study. ... more »

Bedwetting drug left high and dry

Using desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) to cure bedwetting in children doesn't hold water. ... more »

Cot death rates in England and Wales are going down. In Avon, which used to report one of the highest levels of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the country, there have been no unexplained d ... more »

Child drugs: more details

The American Food and Drug Administration is planning to tighten up drug labelling so that manufacturers have to give more information about their likely effects on children. ... more »

Formula milk: no fatty acids

Babies given formula milk are noticeably deficient in a particular fatty acid. ... more »

Breastfeeding: lip service only

Despite all the recent findings that underline the benefits of breast milk, health professionals seem to be paying little more than lip service to breastfeeding. ... more »

At a child's pace

We know our children must grow up, and sometimes we prod and persuade them into growing up as soon as possible. A midwife tells us that cuddling will spoil a newborn infant; a mother weans her bab ... more »

Formula milk: contains lead

Infants fed formula are at increased risk of lead poisoning. ... more »

Cot deaths : back is best

Keep your babies sleeping on their backs. ... more »

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3 Nov 2009 | Lynne McTaggart - Wh... (jowddty)

The poisoned generation

Perhaps the most underappreciated health scandal in modern times is the fact that, every day, we are all subjected to some 80,000 drugs—virtually all of which have not undergone a single regulat... more »

23 Oct 2009 | Health from your Gar... (bshubbard)

Your good health is down to yo...

One thing is sure in this world: only you can establish total wellness and health. Unless you want it, and are sufficiently motivated to gain it and keep it, no amount of outside support will su... more »

1 Oct 2009 | Lynne McTaggart - Wh... (jowddty)

DNA: it's not destiny

When we become ill, most of us lay the blame at the feet of our ancestors: my heart problem is like dad’s, who had a dicky ticker; I’m likely to get breast cancer because it’s what m... more »

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